Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[audog]

Oh wow those are beyond fantastic!

Thanks, I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out. It was worth the wait.

 

[audog]

Wearing another pair of Ottawa's while helping wife clean out a closet, Ivory suede will have to wait for a while.

 

[BrandonF]

Yes it is. An Ivory Suede Ottawa on leather sole.

Was that a custom configuration? I don’t recall seeing those before. Looks awesome.

 

[audog]

Was that a custom configuration? I don’t recall seeing those before. Looks awesome.

There was a small special make-up that included this configuration.

 

[Mr.Chest]

Wearing my Ottawa’s today as well!

 

[GrantStone]

I wanted to share a photo of the latest tassel sample. These won't be available until late summer but I'm excited with how they're progressing.

Keep in mind this will not be a take on the tassels you might have in your closet which has more of a sharper, elegant last shape. I have always really liked tassel loafers but had a hard time wearing them given the lasts used. This tassel will have a fuller toe box fitting more like a casual loafer or even the Leo last.

We are adjusting the pattern to try and finesse the lines a bit in effort to make the shoe appear more slender than it fits.

The leather on this sample is what we will most likely proceed with. It has a really great shine and amazing depth (veg-tan calf). We will make a few more changes to the pattern over the next month or two before starting the first batch.

Overall, we are really happy with the current shoe and a bit relieved as I wasn't sure if a tassel would translate on a fuller last. The next round of adjustments should only make it look sharper.

 

[audog]

I wanted to share a photo of the latest tassel sample. These won't be available until late summer but I'm excited with how they're progressing.

Keep in mind this will not be a take on the tassels you might have in your closet which has more of a sharper, elegant last shape. I have always really liked tassel loafers but had a hard time wearing them given the lasts used. This tassel will have a fuller toe box fitting more like a casual loafer or even the Leo last.

We are adjusting the pattern to try and finesse the lines a bit in effort to make the shoe appear more slender than it fits.

The leather on this sample is what we will most likely proceed with. It has a really great shine and amazing depth (veg-tan calf). We will make a few more changes to the pattern over the next month or two before starting the first batch.

Overall, we are really happy with the current shoe and a bit relieved as I wasn't sure if a tassel would translate on a fuller last. The next round of adjustments should only make it look sharper.

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Very nice looking, the look reminds me of a tassel loafer from another company who uses a last called Aberdeen. However Aberdeen can be a bit "restrictive" in the toe box, so a Leo-ish last might be more comfortable. I like this prototype a lot, and I don't wear tassel loafers much any more, but.........

 

[Rugger]

maybe it's been covered already but two questions

1) Does GS have sales, and if so, when?
2) Does GS plan on introducing shell?

@GrantStone

 

[Turns31]

Highly highly recommend this stuff for your Crimsons. The Saphir creme surfine in dark brown. The shine and scuff cover is unreal. The photos don't do it justice.

 

[Rugger]

What's the difference between surfine and medaille d'or?

 

[Turns31]

What's the difference between surfine and medaille d'or?

Not 100% sure but I think the latter is strictly a polish where surfine is more of a does all. It has beeswax in it as well to offer minimal protection. I just bought it because it was half the price.

 

[audog]

maybe it's been covered already but two questions

1) Does GS have sales, and if so, when?
2) Does GS plan on introducing shell?

@GrantStone

Black Friday sales and of course B-stock, GS has had some shell, limited release preorder type of thing. Currently have a Honey Glazed shell Ottawa on the website.
Honestly, even at full price the GS product punches WAY above it's weight class, comparable to shoes/boots from other companies at twice the price, so if that is factored in, they are always on sale

 

[audog]

Not 100% sure but I think the latter is strictly a polish where surfine is more of a does all. It has beeswax in it as well to offer minimal protection. I just bought it because it was half the price.

Give a report once you use it, I have only used the gold Renovateur and the CXL stuff from Saphir.

 

[audog]

Not 100% sure but I think the latter is strictly a polish where surfine is more of a does all. It has beeswax in it as well to offer minimal protection. I just bought it because it was half the price.

Well, guess I should scroll down and take a peek at posts, looks like you DID post pix. Disregard my post about you posting photos of the Saphir final results. Have a good evening!

 

[BrandonF]

I’ve had good success applying a burgundy cream polish to the Crimson CXL to bring out more of the red hues. Although I’m a suck for oxblood.

Speaking of which @GrantStone any plans for a true oxblood color?